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Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel? Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel?
Cartels February 23, 2026

Who are the possible successors to “El Mencho” to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel?

The bullet that ended the criminal career of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias ... more

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Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa? Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?
Cartels March 19, 2026

Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of “El Mayo,” arrested and released in Sinaloa?

On March 19, personnel from the Mexican Navy (Semar) arrested Mónica Zambada ... more

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‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City ‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City
Cartels April 1, 2026

‘El Papirrín’: The Leader of La Resistencia and Enemy of ‘El Mencho’ Who Ran His Own Cell of Hitmen in Mexico City

Víctor Manuel Torres García—known as "El Güero" and/or "El Papirrín"—rose through the ... more

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Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores
Cartels April 26, 2026

Protesters in Ensenada Demand Justice for the Femicide of Former Beauty Queen Carolina Flores

Hundreds of people participated in a peaceful march on Saturday, April 25, ... more

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Cartels May 2, 2026

Rocha Moya requested a leave of absence as governor of Sinaloa: "I ... more

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In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind
Cartels May 11, 2026

In Chihuahua, Former Governor Javier Corral’s Home Vandalized; Funeral Wreath Left Behind

The home of former Chihuahua Governor Javier Corral Jurado—located in Ciudad Juárez, ... more

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Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant
Cartels June 17, 2026

Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant

On June 16, 2026, personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) ... more

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Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa
Cartels June 24, 2026

Durango Governor Esteban Villegas acknowledges a “yellow alert” on his U.S. visa

U.S. scrutiny of Mexican politicians continues to tighten around state governors. The ... more

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Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding
Cartels July 3, 2026

Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding

Between forced disappearances, illegal detentions, and murders, this is how hundreds of ... more

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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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Canadian Man Shot Dead Inside His RV in El Quelite, Mazatlán Canadian Man Shot Dead Inside His RV in El Quelite, Mazatlán
Cartels August 9, 2026

Canadian Man Shot Dead Inside His RV in El Quelite, Mazatlán

A Canadian man was shot and killed inside the mobile home where ... more

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